Senior Lifting Equipment Inspector – Onsite Kuwait

TÜV SÜD; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package.

Paid vacation and leave benefits.

Job summary

TÜV SÜD Kuwait is seeking a highly skilled inspection professional to lead the third‑party inspection and certification of lifting equipment, ensuring compliance with international standards.

The role requires at least 5 years in lifting equipment inspection, LEEA certifications, and onshore/offshore experience. GCC familiarity and a valid driving license are preferred to support diverse field operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Diploma degree in mechanical inspection, mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of lifting equipment inspection experience.
• Minimum of three LEEA Certifications required.
• Strong expertise in cranes, lifting gear, and inspection standards.
• Onshore and offshore inspection experience required.
• GCC experience preferred.
• Valid driving license required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform third-party inspection and testing of lifting equipment (mobile cranes, overhead cranes, forklifts, earthmoving machinery).
• Issue certifications and documentation in line with British and international standards.
• Maintain knowledge of lifting equipment regulations and relevant inspection standards.
• Ensure strict adherence to standards during inspections.
• Supervise inspection engineers and review their reports and certificates.
• Maintain technical documents and reports for local accreditation audits.

Skills

Lifting equipment inspection

Driving licence

Communication skills

Onshore/offshore inspection

Education

Bachelor or Diploma in mechanical inspection / engineering

LEEA Certifications (3)

Job description

TÜV SÜD Kuwait is seeking a highly skilled inspection professional to lead the third‑party inspection and certification of lifting equipment, ensuring compliance with international standards.

The role requires at least 5 years in lifting equipment inspection, LEEA certifications, and onshore/offshore experience. GCC familiarity and a valid driving license are preferred to support diverse field operations.